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PUBLIC LAW 108–38—JUNE 26, 2003 States and the efforts of victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat sexual assault; (C) national and community organizations and private sector supporters should be recognized and applauded for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to its victims, and encouraging the increased prosecution and punishment of its perpetrators; and (D) police, forensic workers, and prosecutors should be recognized and applauded for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of the offenders; (2) Congress urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote, through National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault; and (3) Congress supports the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Approved June 26, 2003.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 8: HOUSE REPORTS: No. 108–113 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003): Apr. 11, considered and passed Senate. June 10, considered and passed House.

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